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Focus on Learning Act

USA118th CongressHR-8993| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2024
Bruce Westerman

Bruce Westerman

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (8)
Jake LaTurner (Republican)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Focus on Learning Act This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to take certain actions related to mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools. First, the bill directs ED, in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services, to study and report on the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools nationwide. Among other elements, this study must include the impact of mobile device use on student learning and academic achievement, student educational outcomes, and student mental health. Second, ED must establish a pilot program to award grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to enable participating schools served by such LEAs to purchase secure containers and install lockers in order to create a school environment free of mobile devices.
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Timeline
Nov 9, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3266
Introduced in Senate
Jul 10, 2024
Introduced in House
Jul 10, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • November 9, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3266
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 10, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • July 10, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Education

Related Bills

  • S 118-3266: Focus on Learning Act

Focus on Learning Act

USA118th CongressHR-8993| House 
| Updated: 7/10/2024
Focus on Learning Act This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to take certain actions related to mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools. First, the bill directs ED, in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services, to study and report on the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools nationwide. Among other elements, this study must include the impact of mobile device use on student learning and academic achievement, student educational outcomes, and student mental health. Second, ED must establish a pilot program to award grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to enable participating schools served by such LEAs to purchase secure containers and install lockers in order to create a school environment free of mobile devices.
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Timeline
Nov 9, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3266
Introduced in Senate
Jul 10, 2024
Introduced in House
Jul 10, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • November 9, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3266
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 10, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • July 10, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Bruce Westerman

Bruce Westerman

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (8)
Jake LaTurner (Republican)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • S 118-3266: Focus on Learning Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted